APFM Section 3 Module 2: Formulary Communication and Education

Module Description

Communication and education are essential for operating a successful formulary to ensure patients are getting access to the right medication at the right time. Formulary changes can be disruptive to patients, so it is essential to recognize the importance of timely and effective communication to both patients and providers. This module will help learners identify different approaches to engage and educate patients and providers about changes to the formulary. In addition, this module will review the regulatory and compliance considerations for formulary changes.

 

Target Audience

This program is designed for mid-level managed care pharmacists and managed care professionals working in formulary management or considering a transition to formulary management. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of timely and effective communication regarding changes to a formulary.
  • Identify different approaches for engaging and educating patients and providers about changes to the formulary.
  • Describe the regulatory requirements for formulary notifications.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE
    ACPE The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 0.75 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
12/13/2024
Course expires: 
12/13/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
Advanced Principles of Formulary Management

Faculty/Author:

Nicole Woods, PharmD
Clinical Program Senior Advisor, IFP Formulary Strategy
Cigna Healthcare

Advisory Board

Shawn Barger, PharmD
Lead Director, Medicare Formulary Development and Management
Password

Aimee Loucks, PharmD, BCPS
Director Clinical Pharmacy Services
Kaiser Permanente Washington

Lisa Mahan, PharmD, MS, MTM
Clinical Program Senior Manager
Cigna Healthcare

Kristen Patti, PharmD
Manager, Clinical Drug Evaluation & Policy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Reviewers

Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA, FAMCP
Director, Professional Affairs
AMCP

Katherine Tieu, PharmD
Clinical Account Manager
Capital Rx

Drake Reiter, PharmD
Director, Pharmacy Operations
Priority Health

Financial Relationship Disclosures:

Faculty/Reviewer/PlannerReported Relevant Financial Relationships
Nicole Woods, PharmD
Faculty		Cigna Healthcare, Employer
Shawn Barger, PharmD
Planner		None
Aimee Louckes, PharmD, BCPS
Planner

None

Lisa Mahan, PharmD, MS, MTM
Planner		None
Kristen Patti, PharmD
Planner		IngenioRx
Steve Kheloussi, PharmD, MBA
Reviewer		None
Drake Reiter, PharmD
Reviewer		None
Katherine Tieu, PharmD
Reviewer		None
  • AMCP Staff have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
  • If applicable, relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and documented.
  • Content has undergone a peer review to ensure content validity.

Accreditation:

ACPE UAN:0233-0000-24-076-H04-P • Activity Type: Knowledge-Based
Contact Hours: 0.75
Release Date: December 13, 2024 •  Expiration Date: December 13, 2027

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  • Review the full content of the activity.
  • Successfully complete the post-test (required to pass with a score of 70% or higher, it may be taken a maximum of three times).
  • Complete a specific activity evaluation.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE
    ACPE The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 0.75 Certificate of Completion

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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